8th Grade For All Subjects Projects (by date, oldest first)

Desert Island Explorer is an engaging, two-week game-based sub unit designed for grades 5 to 9, offering an immersive and bilingual experience centered around the theme of desert islands. This project-based learning module combines elements of language arts, science, and teamwork to enhance students' critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative skills.

• Lessons are provided in English, and all activities within are French and English.
• These products work in English or French classrooms.

Nothing is more stressful than having to leave work for an extended time: our profession requires us to plan, to create engaging resources, and to assume the subs covering have French capabilities. We all know that's... not the reality of this profession. When you've gotta be out, you've gotta be out, and frankly, when you're in this position, you've not got the time, energy or mental health to allow for this level of planning. That's where I come in! This ressource covers you for roughly two weeks: providing your sub with direction in English, and activities in both English and French to ensure a seamless absence... And if you aren't actually out (or maybe you're checked out and just a body in the room!) but just want someone to tell you what to do for 2 weeks, this checks out for that, too.

I integrate discussion-based prompts, writing activities, reading activities, film watching, reflections, games, math tasks, group work, projects, presentations, art tasks - just about everything to keep them engaged while you're away! This is a clear and engaging this resource for your next emergency absence.

In this mega crypt of activities relating to desert island survival, you'll discover the following activities:

• All lesson plans (in English) for 15 activities and projects;
• Desert Island Charades (An engaging team activity where they must act out different desert island scenarios and go head-to-head against the opposing team);
• Island Survival Expedition (A team-based activity on choosing the items to bring to a desert island - without surpassing a maximum weight limit);
• Shipwrecked (An activity which will have students ranking items based on their importance for survival after being shipwrecked);
• A Brief History of the Message in a Bottle with 2 questions;
• Make Your Own Message in a Bottle (An engaging, meaningful task which involves students writing, decorating, "throwing to sea" and finding bottles with their classmates);
• Bottle + old paper templates (For use with Message in a Bottle activities);
• Dilemme sur une île déserte (4 pages of math activities - French only);
• 2 x Reading comprehension:
  • “Perdus en mer” (French only - grades 7-9) with questions;
  • “L’Île mystérieuse” (French only - grades 4-6) with questions.
• Desert Island Dilemma (A writing prompt with information for idea generation);
• Film project (Success criteria and rubrics included for this team-based, drama-focused task);
• The great survival strategy (Stations activity on persuasive language techniques and strategies)
• The great survival strategy (Persuasive prompt following the stations activity)
• Jeopardy-style flash cards (Whole group team-based game on finding the best answer)
• Watch + Respond (A film to be viewed with examples on how to engage students with their listening)
• Watch + Respond (Student question list - English only)
• Watch + Respond (Collaborative question cards - English only)
• The Ultimate Survival Guide (A final project which will have students creating pamphlets, brochures or an infographic on a desert island. Includes success criteria and rubrics in both English and French).

Hopefully this provides a sense of relief and calm to you in this time of need!

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For goodness sakes, don't forget to have fun!

Kaitlyn.

Kick off the school year with these engaging and interactive "All About Me" Canva Slides! Perfect for middle and high school students, this resource is designed to help students share their personalities, interests, and reflections in a creative and meaningful way. With a mix of fun and reflective activities, these 12 customizable slides provide an excellent opportunity for students to express themselves while fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

I designed these slides for multiple reasons: Students not only have fun working through them, but I also get a chance to see some writing samples, learn about their strengths and weaknesses, learn about their interests and I can develop a class music playlist.

Key Features:

• 12 Engaging Slides: Each slide features a specific question. From fun ones, like design your locker to reflective questions about strengths and weaknesses - this resource is a fun way to start the year!

• Customizable Canva Slides: Easily customize the slides to fit your classroom’s needs. With Canva's user-friendly platform, you can tweak the slides to match your teaching style or to better suit your students' interests.

• Mix of Fun and Reflective Activities: Balance fun activities like favorite hobbies and dream vacations with reflective prompts such as personal goals and self-assessment, providing a well-rounded introduction to your students.

• Encourages Creativity and Expression: Students can use text, images, and graphics to complete their slides, allowing for creative expression and a personalized touch.

• Ideal for Building Classroom Community: Use these slides to foster a sense of belonging and community in your classroom from day one. Sharing personal insights helps students build connections with their classmates and creates an inclusive classroom culture.

Why Choose These "All About Me" Canva Slides?

• Interactive and Engaging: Capture students’ interest with visually appealing and interactive slides that make sharing about themselves fun and engaging.

• Easy to Use: Canva’s intuitive interface makes it easy for both teachers and students to use, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience.

• Flexible and Customizable: Adapt the slides to fit your specific classroom needs and preferences, making them a versatile tool for any teacher.

• Builds Connections: Start the school year by building strong connections among students and between students and teachers, setting the tone for a positive and collaborative classroom environment.

Looking for powerful activities that foster happiness in your students and your classroom? Do you want to support positive growth in your students? Then download the Social Emotional Learning Activities for Happiness, Self Esteem, and Mindfulness resource!

This comprehensive resource includes tangible ways to help students find happiness. It's not just another worksheet! It includes questions, activities, recommendations, and statistics based on the most up-to-date research that was created specifically to help students bring more happiness into their lives. This resource is perfect for any time you want to increase students' happiness and well-being!

This no-prep resource can be completed in one class with homework or up to 3-4 class periods including extension activities. It is suitable for any content area and is an excellent way to infuse SEL lessons into your regular curriculum. Students will love the engaging activities and focus on their own happiness.

➟ This Resource Includes:

• Happiness Trivia Warm-up Activity (10 minutes) - Group trivia about the science of happiness.
• The Happiness Quiz: How Happy Are You? (10 minutes) - 14-question assessment on students’ personal level of happiness.
• Interpreting Your Score Handout (10-15 minutes) - Students read to interpret their score.
• Gratitude Questions (15 minutes) - Questions for students on ways to become more aware of things in their lives for which they can be grateful.
• Reflections Handout (20 minutes) - Worksheet for students to reflect on these activities and their own level of happiness.
• Lesson Plan
• Extension Activities

❤ Bundle & Save! ❤ Want more happiness? Check out my Mindfulness Bulletin Board and Activity on Increasing HAPPINESS for more great SEL activities!

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❤ Other Resources You'll LOVE:

• Mental Health Awareness Month Activity WEBQUEST for SEL and Well-Being
• Civil Discourse, Respecting Opinions, Active Listening Activity
• World Kindness Day Activity WebQuest
• Active Listening Social Emotional Learning Activity for Classroom Community
• Social Emotional Learning Activities for Classroom Community and Growth Mindset
• Social Emotional Learning Activities and Bulletin Board
• Bulletin Board on MINDFULNESS for Social Emotional Learning
• Truth or Dare...the Classroom Party Game You Didn't Know You Needed!
• Truth or Dare 2nd Edition
• BUNDLE Truth or Dare Versions 1 & 2
• Virtual Scategories & Truth or Dare (All Ages!)
• Digital Online GAME Two Things in Common (This2That)
• 50 FlipGrid Discussion Questions Posting Tips & Rubric
• 30 Digital Borders/Frames on Lined Paper for Writing Prompts

Check out these other bulletin boards on similar topics:

• Equity Bulletin Board
• Inclusion Bulletin Board
• Justice Bulletin Board
• Diversity Bulletin Board

The full BUNDLE: Bundle of 4 Bulletin Boards Diversity Equity Inclusion Justice

Looking for engaging lessons on active listening, understanding values, and respecting different opinions? Each stand-alone lesson promotes skill-building and meaningful discussions. Perfect for fostering self-reflection and constructive communication, this curriculum helps students navigate diverse perspectives. Download this Elections 2024 Civil Discourse, Respecting Opinions, and Active Listening Activities now!

**This resource is fully editable, making it easy to tailor lessons to specific needs.**

This comprehensive resource includes tangible ways to help students:

• Learn & practice active listening
• Discover their own unique values
• Learn to discover other’s values
• See how values influence our (and others) actions and decisions
• Learn constructive ways to handle conflicting opinions
• Reflect on the importance of respecting diverse perspectives

This no-prep resource can be completed in one long class or up to 2-3 class periods, including longer discussions. It is suitable for any content area and is an excellent way to infuse SEL lessons into your regular curriculum. Students will love the engaging activities and focus on learning how to engage in civil discourse.

➟ This Resource Includes:

• 7 short lessons
• Handouts to accompany most lessons
• Reflection activities

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❤ Other Resources You'll LOVE:

• Mental Health Awareness Month Activity WEBQUEST for SEL and Well-Being
• World Kindness Day Activity WebQuest
• Active Listening Social Emotional Learning Activity for Classroom Community
• Social Emotional Learning Activities for Classroom Community and Growth Mindset
• Social Emotional Learning Activities and Bulletin Board
• Bulletin Board on MINDFULNESS for Social Emotional Learning
• Truth or Dare...the Classroom Party Game You Didn't Know You Needed!
• Truth or Dare 2nd Edition
• BUNDLE Truth or Dare Versions 1 & 2
• Virtual Scategories & Truth or Dare (All Ages!)
• Digital Online GAME Two Things in Common (This2That)
• 50 FlipGrid Discussion Questions Posting Tips & Rubric
• 30 Digital Borders/Frames on Lined Paper for Writing Prompts

Looking for powerful social emotional learning activities that foster gratitude, reflection, self esteem, confidence, and a growth mindset? Download this Bundle The Happiness Project SEL Activities and Bulletin Board! This comprehensive SEL resource includes tangible ways to help students find happiness in their lives. It's not just another worksheet! The Happiness Project includes questions, activities, recommendations, and statistics based on the most up-to-date research that was created specifically to help students bring more happiness into their lives. This resource is perfect for any time you want to increase students' happiness and well-being! Also included is a bulletin board on mindfulness to brighten your classroom! This no-prep resource can be completed in one class with homework or up to 3-4 class periods including extension activities. It is suitable for any content area and is an excellent way to infuse SEL lessons into your regular curriculum. Students will love the engaging activities and focus on their own happiness.

MINDFULNESS BULLETIN BOARD

These 10 posters are reminders to students of the benefits of mindfulness. They support you as you build classroom community and encourage social-emotional learning. Included is a handout of all the quotes.

Quotes included in this resource:

• "Let go of your mind and then be mindful. Close your ears and listen!" ~Rumi

• "Living 24 hours with mindfulness is more worthwhile than living 100 years without it." ~Buddha

• "Your mind is a powerful thing. When you filter it with positive thoughts, your life will start to change." ~Buddha

• "What consumes your mind controls your life." ~Anonymous

• & MORE!

  ➟ This Resource Includes:

• Happiness Trivia Warm-up Activity (10 minutes) - Group trivia about the science of happiness.

• The Happiness Quiz: How Happy Are You? (10 minutes) - 14 question assessment on students’ personal level of happiness.

• Interpreting Your Score Handout (10-15 minutes) - Students read to interpret their score.

• Gratitude Questions (15 minutes) - Questions for students on ways to become more aware of things in their life for which they can be grateful.

• Reflections Handout (20 minutes) - Worksheet for students to reflect on these activities and their own level of happiness.

• Lesson Plan with Extension Activities

❤ Bundle & Save! ❤ Want more happiness? Check out my Mindfulness Bulletin Board and Activity on Increasing HAPPINESS for more great SEL activities!

✈️ Click here to follow A World to Explore Store and be the first to know about brand-new games and activities!

❤ Other Resources You'll LOVE:

• Mental Health Awareness Month Activity WEBQUEST for SEL and Well-Being
• World Kindness Day Activity WebQuest
• Active Listening Social Emotional Learning Activity for Classroom Community
• Social Emotional Learning Activities for Classroom Community and Growth Mindset
• Bulletin Board on MINDFULNESS for Social Emotional Learning
• Truth or Dare...the Classroom Party Game You Didn't Know You Needed!
• Truth or Dare 2nd Edition
• BUNDLE Truth or Dare Versions 1 & 2
• Virtual Scategories & Truth or Dare (All Ages!)
• Digital Online GAME Two Things in Common (This2That)
• 50 FlipGrid Discussion Questions Posting Tips & Rubric
• 30 Digital Borders/Frames on Lined Paper for Writing Prompts

Check out these other bulletin boards on similar topics:

• Equity Bulletin Board
• Inclusion Bulletin Board
• Justice Bulletin Board
• Diversity Bulletin Board

The full BUNDLE: Bundle of 4 Bulletin Boards Diversity Equity Inclusion Justice

Additional Classroom Community Activities

• 50 FlipGrid Discussion Questions Posting Tips & Rubric
• Truth or Dare...the Classroom Party Game You Didn't Know You Needed!
• Truth or Dare 2nd Edition
• BUNDLE Truth or Dare Versions 1 & 2
• Virtual Scategories & Truth or Dare (All Ages!)

Need help with teaching students proper guidelines for oral presentations? This 16 page presentation will encourage students to think about, plan, and give great oral presentations! 12 step, easy-to-follow guide that includes:

Know your subject

Find a friendly face

Engage your audience

Let the image speak for itself

Less wording is better

Stay focused

Don’t read from slides

Practice makes perfect

Be aware of time allotment

Follow directions

Dress for success

Smile!

Meets oral communication guidelines for helping students do their best when giving presentations. Excellent to use with PowerPoint and Prezis. Great for career and technical courses, flipped classes, homeschooling, and self-instructed learning centers. Use with all subjects that require oral communication or project based learning.

Embark on a yummy food journey with "Global Bites: A New Year's Culinary Exploration," a comprehensive, inquiry-based learning experience designed for middle and high school students. This dynamic 33-slide Google Slides research project is the perfect resource for educators looking to spice up their January back-to-school curriculum with a cross-curricular, globally-focused exploration.

Product Description:

• In-Depth Cultural Exploration: Dive into the rich and diverse New Year's food traditions of nine different countries - Denmark, the United States, Nigeria, Mexico, Japan, Brazil, Spain, Italy, and Greece. Each country is represented with a detailed slide template, inviting students to delve deep into unique cultural practices.
• Structured Research Templates: Every country slide comes with a designated template for students to document photos, list ingredients, elaborate on preparation methods, and maintain a meticulous works cited list. These templates foster organizational skills and ensure a comprehensive approach to research.
• Inquiry-Based Learning: Encourage critical thinking and curiosity as students independently explore different culinary traditions and their historical and cultural significance.
• Cross-Curricular Connections: This project seamlessly integrates geography, history, culinary arts, and language arts, offering a rich, multidisciplinary learning experience.
• Teacher Protocol Included: Receive detailed guidelines on how to implement the project, complete with ideas for extensions and strategies to differentiate instruction for diverse learning needs. This makes the resource adaptable and accessible for all students.
• Engaging and Interactive: With a focus on visual and culinary elements, the project keeps students engaged and excited about learning. It offers a creative and interactive way to explore world cultures.
• Perfect for January and Beyond: "Global Bites" is an ideal resource for starting the year with a fresh, engaging approach to learning, sparking students’ interest after the holiday break.

"Global Bites: A New Year's Culinary Exploration" not only enriches students' understanding of global traditions but also hones their research and presentation skills. This resource is a must-have for teachers looking to bring the world into their classrooms and inspire a love of learning and exploration in their students.

This resource is included in the New Year 2024 Bundle Here: Ring in Learning: New Year's Thematic Middle School Classroom Bundle (TeachShare.com)

1. Digital Yearbook Creation for Any Novel:

• Engages students in an immersive project where they create a digital yearbook based on a novel. This resource facilitates a deeper understanding of characters, themes, and events using Google Slides.

1. Virtual Winter Sports Exploration:

• An interactive digital resource for grades 4-6 that explores winter sports. It includes a comprehensive study of sports history, rules, equipment, and famous athletes, enhancing knowledge with engaging visuals and content.

1. Global Bites - New Years' Celebrations and Food Traditions:

• This inquiry-based learning project explores global New Year celebrations and food traditions. It's an engaging way for students to learn about cultural diversity and culinary practices around the world.

1. A Personal Identity Project for Middle Schoolers (SEL Digital Resource):

• Focuses on social-emotional learning (SEL) by allowing students to explore and present their personal identity. This project encourages self-reflection and expression through a digital medium.

1. A Day in My Life - SEL, Public Speaking, Photography Project:

• Combines SEL, public speaking, and photography, where students document and share 'A Day in My Life'. It's an excellent resource for developing storytelling, presentation, and photography skills.

1. My First Summer Job - Project-Based Learning Project:

• A practical project-based learning experience where students explore the concept of a first summer job. This digital resource covers job searching, application processes, and job responsibilities.

1. My Dream Summer Vacation - Project-Based Learning:

• Allows students to plan their dream summer vacation, integrating skills like budgeting, itinerary planning, and geographical exploration. It's a creative way to learn about different destinations and travel planning.

Each of these digital resources offers unique and interactive learning experiences, perfect for enhancing student engagement and skills in various areas. They are ideal for virtual learning environments, providing meaningful and educational activities.

Bundle together five dynamic New Year's resources for an enriching learning experience in your middle school classroom. Here's a brief overview of each component in this comprehensive package:

New Year's Informational Text Set: Structure, Central Idea, Author's Purpose!
A collection of five diverse articles, each exemplifying a different text structure like Description, Chronological, Problem and Solution, Compare and Contrast, and Cause and Effect. This set focuses on Times Square New Year’s celebrations and includes STAAR-aligned questions on the central idea, author's purpose, vocabulary, and text structure.

Classroom Synergy: Resetting Expectations in the New Year – 4 Engaging Activities!
Kick off the new year with four activities designed to reinforce classroom expectations and promote a positive learning environment. This resource includes expectation role-playing, creating expectations posters, and connecting expectations to SEL with reflective writing prompts.

Global Bites: New Year’s Celebrations and Food Traditions – Inquiry Based Learning
Explore New Year's traditions and food customs from around the world with this inquiry-based learning project. This resource encourages research and presentation skills as students delve into diverse cultural celebrations and their unique culinary traditions.

Cheers to A New Year: How to Write A Toast Workshop
Enhance public speaking skills with this engaging workshop on crafting toasts. Perfect for New Year celebrations, this resource guides students through the process of writing and delivering a meaningful toast, fostering both creativity and confidence in public speaking.

Spill the Tea: 2023 Year in Review – Google Slides Photo Project
A fun and engaging Google Slides project that allows students to reflect on the year 2023. Students create a photo-based presentation, capturing key moments, trends, and personal experiences from the year, making it an excellent activity for New Year reflections.

This bundle is perfect for middle school teachers looking to add a mix of educational and engaging activities to their New Year curriculum. Each resource is designed to be cross-curricular, supporting skills in reading, writing, research, public speaking, and social-emotional learning.